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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - Minutes - Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission - Meeting Date: 11/7/2019Glendale A R I Z O N A MINUTES CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION OVERSIGHT COMMISSION COUNCIL CHAMBERS BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM B-3 5850 W. GLENDALE AVE. GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 NOVEMBER 7, 2019 6:OOP.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Geurs called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Absent members included Vice Chair Fernandes and commissioners Hauser, Jared, and O'Connor. Commissioner Fundis was not present at roll call but entered the meeting at the beginning of Agenda Item 6. Present: John Geurs, Chair Chris Fundis, Commissioner Marie Nesfield, Commissioner Jack Nylund, Commissioner Barbara Rose, Commissioner Christopher Sund, Commissioner Joan Young, Commissioner Absent: John Fernandes, Vice Chair Chris Hauser, Commissioner Chuck Jared, Commissioner John O'Connor, Commissioner 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA - WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES ACTION BY CTOC: Approval of the agenda for the November 7, 2019 Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission as submitted. Motioned by Commissioner Marie Nesfield, seconded by Commissioner Chris Fundis AYE: Chair John Geurs Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Jack Nylund Commissioner Barbara Rose Commissioner Christopher Sund Commissioner Joan Young Other: Vice Chair John Fernandes (ABSENT) Commissioner Chris Fundis (ABSENT) Commissioner Chris Hauser (ABSENT) Commissioner Chuck Jared (ABSENT) Commissioner John O'Connor (ABSENT) Passed 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ACTION BY CTOC: Approval of the minutes from the October 3, 2019 meeting of the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission with the correction under Agenda Item 7, fourth paragraph, to change "saling" to "scaling." Motioned by Commissioner Jack Nylund, seconded by Commissioner Joan Young AYE: Chair John Geurs Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Jack Nylund Commissioner Barbara Rose Commissioner Christopher Sund Commissioner Joan Young Other: Vice Chair John Fernandes (ABSENT) Commissioner Chris Fundis (ABSENT) Commissioner Chris Hauser (ABSENT) Commissioner Chuck Jared (ABSENT) Commissioner John O'Connor (ABSENT) Passed 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS None. 6. CTOC CHAIR & VICE CHAIR NOMINATIONS FOR 2020 [Commissioner Fundis entered the meeting.] Mr. Sage discussed the process for CTOC's Chair and Vice Chair nominations for 2020, which included the following: • Current appointments end January 31, 2020. • Appointments are for annual terms. • Chair Geurs completes his second term on January 31, 2020 • All other CTOC members are eligible as long as they continue as Commissioners for 2020. • Four Commissioners are up for reappointment. • Process for Recommendation • CTOC motion needed to recommend candidates to Council. Chair Geurs suggested tabling the agenda item pending possible late arrival of Vice Chair Fernandes. No opposition was voiced. After Agenda Item 8 was concluded, Chair Geurs revisited this item, as it appeared as if Vice Chair Fernandes would not be able to attend the meeting. Commissioner Nesfield asked if Vice Chair Fernandes had expressed interest in the Chair or Vice Chair position. Mr. Sage stated that no one has expressed interest as of yet. Mr. Sage pointed out that it is a common practice for a Vice Chair to progress to the Chair role in these types of bodies, but it is not automatic in the CTOC. Chair Geurs suggested that the commission recommend Vice Chair Fernandes for the nomination of Chair in absentia. Commissioner Nylund. volunteered for the position of Vice Chair a. ACTION BY CTOC: Recommendation of Commissioner John Fernandes as Chair of the CTOC, if he accepts the appointment, for a one-year term effective February 1, 2020. After the meeting, Vice Chair Fernandes accepted the nomination of the commission to the Chair position, via email. Motioned by Commissioner Jack Nylund, seconded by Commissioner Barbara Rose AYE: Chair John Geurs Commissioner Chris Fundis Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Jack Nylund Commissioner Barbara Rose Commissioner Christopher Sund Commissioner Joan Young Other: Vice Chair John Fernandes (ABSENT) Commissioner Chris Hauser (ABSENT) Commissioner Chuck Jared (ABSENT) Commissioner John O'Connor (ABSENT) Passed b. ACTION BY CTOC: Recommendation of Commissioner Jack Nylund as Vice Chair of the CTOC, for a one-year term effective February 1, 2020. Motioned by Commissioner Chris Fundis, seconded by Commissioner Joan Young AYE:Chair John Geurs Commissioner Chris Fundis Commissioner Marie Nesfield Commissioner Jack Nylund Commissioner Barbara Rose Commissioner Christopher Sund Commissioner Joan Young Other: Vice Chair John Fernandes (ABSENT) Commissioner Chris Hauser (ABSENT) Commissioner Chuck Jared (ABSENT) Commissioner John O'Connor (ABSENT) Passed 7. CENSUS 2020 PARTICIPATION OUTREACH Mr. Adabala gave a presentation on the 2020 Census, which included the following items: • What is the Census? • What is the Census? • When is the Census? • What's New for the 2020 Census • What About Privacy and Security? • What is in it for Me? • We Need Your Help Chair Geurs asked about the hourly wage for a census worker. Mr. Adabala stated that it was in the range of $15.10 to $19.50 depending on position. Chair Geurs wondered if the funding allocated by census results actually pays for nearly all of several city programs, such as libraries, parks & recreation, and code compliance, as stated in the presentation. Mr. Adabala replied that the census allocated funding only pays for portions of those program. Mr. Adabala noted that the City staff did not create the content of the presentation, it is from a regional source. Chair Geurs wondered what happened if people moved and how they would be tracked down. Mr. Adabala explained that census workers will physically go to an address for which a census response was not received. Commissioner Nylund commented that border states have been sensitive states in past censuses and this year will be the same. Commissioner Nylund asked if a census worker had to be 18 or 21 years of age. Mr. Adabala was not sure of the age, and will provide contact information for follow up. Commissioner Nylund asked for the per capita amount that came back to the City for libraries, recreation, and parks. Mr. Adabala stated that the funds go to the General Fund first and are then allocated based on City priorities. Commissioner Nylund inquired as to who made the list and who had the decision power regarding the monies. Mr. Adabala replied that the final recommendations come from Council because Council acts on the budget with recommendations from staff. The agenda item was concluded. 8. INTRODUCTION TO COMPLETE STREETS Mr. Sage presented an introduction to the Complete Streets concept, based on material provided by the National Complete Streets Coalition and Smart Growth America. Mr. Sage announced that this presentation is a two-part discussion, with this first part providing broad overview of Complete Streets. The second part, at a future meeting most likely in February, will focus on application of Complete Streets -type treatments in Glendale. The presentation included the following information: • What are Complete Streets: • Americans Want Choices • Incomplete Streets and Safety • Characteristics of Inadequate Streets • Examples of Types of Complete Streets We Know How to Build Right • The Solution: Complete Streets Policies • Changes everyday decision-making • Context specific - not one size fits all • Incremental approach • Long-term results Commissioner Nylund complimented the presentation and stated that one element not included in the presentation was the importance of traffic law enforcement. Commissioner Nylund stated that a complete street was not complete without enforcement and driving education. Mr. Marsh noted that there was a lot of overlap with this presentation and the Active Transportation Plan. The agenda item was concluded. 9. MANAGER'S REPORT This report allows the Transportation Planning Administrator to update the Commission. The Commission is prohibited from discussing or acting on any of the items presented by staff since they are not itemized on the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission Agenda (5 minutes). For information only. 10. COMMISSIONER UPDATES Mr. Adabala reported the following: • Glendale Family Bike Ride (GFBR) • 67th Avenue Bike Lanes Design Assistance • 67th Avenue & Orangewood Avenue Construction • MAG Roadway Safety Program Funding Application • Glendale Transit Services Survey • CTOC Appreciation Event Mr. Adabala asked if the Commissioners would like any of these items placed on an upcoming agenda for presentation/discussion. Chair Geurs requested an agenda item on funding for projects and studies paid for by the City versus grant funds. Commissioner Young requested an agenda item on a Glendale Family Bike Ride update. 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No additional agenda items were requested by commissioners (two items requested as part of Agenda Item 10). 12. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission is scheduled for December 5th, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., at 6210 W. Myrtle Road - Building A, Suite 111, Glendale, Arizona, 85301. 13. ADJOURNMENT nie meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. The Citizeos Transportation Oversight Commission meeting minutes of November 7th, 2019 were submitted and approved this 5th day of December, 2019. Patrick Sage Recording Secretary